Job Description Summary
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Location: Basel, Switzerland
Relocation Support: This role is based in Basel Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
At Novartis, we鈥檙e reimagining medicine鈥攁nd how we protect the innovation behind it. We鈥檙e looking for an experienced Patent Litigation Paralegal to play a pivotal role in managing and modernising global patent litigation operations within a dynamic, high impact in house IP team.
This is a hands on, senior paralegal role designed for someone who thrives in complex litigation environments, enjoys operational ownership, and wants to influence how litigation is run at scale. You will work closely with in house counsel, external law firms, and global stakeholders鈥攂ringing structure, foresight, and operational excellence to critical patent matters worldwide.
You will act as the operational backbone of patent litigation matters, ensuring cases run smoothly, data is accurate and actionable, and stakeholders stay aligned. Beyond day to day case support, you鈥檒l help drive smarter, more digital ways of working鈥攗sing data, systems, and process improvements to enhance litigation quality and decision making.
If you鈥檙e an experienced paralegal ready to step into a senior, high impact role鈥攚e鈥檇 love to hear from you.
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Job Description
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Independently support in鈥慼ouse patent litigation counsel on enforcement and defence matters
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Serve as the operational lead for litigation cases: tracking milestones, maintaining documentation, and driving timely follow鈥憉p on actions
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Coordinate seamlessly with external counsel, business partners, finance, and global IP stakeholders
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Maintain accurate, audit鈥憆eady records to support strong reporting, forecasting, and governance
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Prepare clear meeting summaries, action logs, and status updates to keep matters moving forward
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Support litigation budget planning and forecasting, working closely with counsel and finance partners
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Lead and contribute to process improvements, workflows, and templates鈥攊ncluding the practical use of digital tools and AI where appropriate
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Act as a central point of contact for information flow across regions, ensuring effective document and data management
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Essential
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Extensive experience as a Patent / IP Litigation Paralegal, either in鈥慼ouse at a multinational company or within an IP litigation law firm
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Proven ability to manage complex litigation support work autonomously, with minimal supervision
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise across multiple matters and stakeholders
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Experience preparing schedules, trackers, and supporting documentation for attorney review
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Confidence communicating with internal business partners and external counsel across multiple countries
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High integrity, reliability, and a service鈥憃riented mindset
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Excellent written and spoken English
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Desirable
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Paralegal qualification, certification, or equivalent professional experience
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Exposure to litigation budgeting, forecasting, or analytics
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Interest in process improvement, digitalisation, and new ways of working
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Demonstrated leadership or mentoring capability within a paralegal function
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in any order to receive more detailed information about essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com 聽and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Skills Desired
Administrative Assistance, Analytical Thinking, Brand Protection, Business Process, Collaboration, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Efficiency, Intellectual Property (Ip), Law (Legal System), Microsoft Office, Multitasking Skills, Organization Skills, Productivity, Professionalism, Team Player